Pauline Reage

Pauline Reage is the pseudonym of Anne Desclos, a French journalist and novelist. Story of O was first published in 1954, to much controversy and speculation as to the identity of the author. Desclos publicly admitted that she was the author of Story of O forty years after it was first published. She died in 1998.

Pauline Reage is the pseudonym of Anne Desclos, a French journalist and novelist. Story of O was first published in 1954, to much controversy and speculation as to the identity of the author. Desclos publicly admitted that she was the author of Story of O forty years after it was first published. She died in 1998. See less

Pauline Reage book reviews

Story of O

HIDDEN MESSAGES ABOUT MEN

Pauline Reage's novel has often been interpreted as the descent of a woman into sexual slavery. The real theme of this novel is the persistent search by males for ideal orgasms. By consenting to ... Read More

Story of O

It is a very detailed and frank account of the way some men regard women.It does not really give a very good insight into 'O's thoughts, but rather leaves the reader to draw their own conclusions. ... Read More

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